Ducs de Gascogne

What Ducs de Gascogne does

Ducs de Gascogne is a French traditional artisanal food producer founded in 1953 by Gabriel Dubarry in Gimont, Gers, in the heart of Gascony. The company manufactures and distributes gourmet specialty products centered on IGP-certified foie gras (whole, block, and 20–40% specialties), complemented by terrines, rillettes, duck confit, cassoulet, tapas, prepared dishes, sweet treats, and regional wines/spirits. Production relies on traditional methods including manual deboning and under-24-hour processing protocol that yields ~10% fat exudation versus the 30% regulatory maximum, with certifications including IGP Sud-Ouest (2001), IFS (2008), Bio (2009), and Label Rouge.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through the www.ducsdegascogne.com e-commerce site and company-owned boutiques in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Aix-en-Provence; a franchise network established since 1978 extends physical reach in mid-sized French cities; a B2B extranet platform (extranet.ducsdegascogne.com) serves corporate gifting with volume-tiered delivery thresholds; and an export department (since 1987) distributes to nearly 30 countries, supplemented by a boutique in Nyon, Switzerland. Primary customer segments are individual consumers purchasing gift boxes (€9.90–€60+) for personal/family occasions and enterprises procuring corporate gift boxes (minimum 25 units), with works committees (CE) as a secondary institutional channel. The company holds €499,190 in capital and employs 101–250 people.

In September 2025, the original Ducs de Gascogne entity entered judicial liquidation due to economic difficulties; Conserverie de Gascogne was established to acquire part of the assets, retain the historic brand, and ally with Conserverie du Sud as strategic partner, under the leadership of new PDG Clément Menet. The relaunched entity continues operations under the same brand, product portfolio, and certifications.

Name

Ducs de Gascogne

Legal name

SAS CONSERVERIE DE GASCOGNE

Website

https://ducsdegascogne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ducs de Gascogne is a French artisanal food producer founded in 1953 in Gimont, specializing in IGP-certified foie gras, terrines, and Gascon gourmet specialties. It serves individual consumers via e-commerce and boutiques, and enterprises via a B2B extranet for corporate gifting, exporting to nearly 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Specialty Foods

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI), Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Foie gras production
• Gourmet gift boxes
• Artisanal terrines
• Specialty French foods
• Corporate gift hampers

Headquarters

HQ city

Gimont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct sales of gourmet food products including foie gras, terrines, gift boxes, and specialty products to consumers and businesses through e-commerce and retail stores. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases at various price points from €9.90 for gift boxes to premium products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ducs de Gascogne manufactures and sells artisanal gourmet food products from the Gascony region of southwest France, with a portfolio anchored by premium foie gras (whole, blocks, and 20-40% specialties), complemented by terrines, rillettes, confit de canard, prepared dishes, sweet treats, and regional wines. The company offers both individual consumer gift boxes and corporate gift hampers through e-commerce, franchised and company-owned boutiques, and B2B extranet channels.

Product overview

Ducs de Gascogne is a traditional French food company specializing in gourmet products from the Southwest region (Gascogne), founded in 1953 in Gimont, Gers. The product portfolio centers on premium foie gras (whole foie gras, blocks, and specialties at 20-40%), complemented by terrines & rillettes, tapas & appetizers, prepared dishes & accompaniments, confit de canard, sweet treats, and regional wines & spirits. The offering includes sub-brands like Les Bio du Bocal (organic line since 2009), Terrines de Bistrot, and Terrines de l'Apéro. The company operates both B2C (e-commerce and physical stores) and B2B channels (corporate gift boxes). In September 2025, the company underwent restructuring and rebranded as Conserverie de Gascogne under new leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foies Gras Entiers Whole foie gras from ducks and geese raised outdoors in Southwest France, IGP-certified. Prepared within 24 hours of slaughter, hand-veined, with only salt and pepper seasoning.
• Blocs de Foie Gras Harmonious blend of rigorously selected foie gras pieces that balance personalities to reveal authentic flavors, with smooth appearance for regular slices.
• Spécialités à Base de Foie Gras Specialty products containing 20-40% foie gras for gourmet appetizers and starters, designed to be paired with salad and bread.
• Coffrets Gourmands / Paniers Garnis Gourmet gift boxes and hampers ranging from under €20 to €60+, available with or without wine, with optional personalized messages.
• Terrines & Rillettes Artisanal terrines and rillettes featuring duck, goose, pork, and game, available in various sizes from 65g to 300g including Bistrot and regional recipe lines.
• Tapas & Entrées Original and refined tapas and gourmet appetizers for aperitifs and receptions, including concassés and specialty regional dishes.
• Plats Cuisinés & Garnitures Prepared dishes and garnishes from Southwest cuisine including confits, cassoulets, and original accompaniments for roasts.
• Confit de Canard IGP-certified duck confit, a traditional Southwest specialty prepared using traditional methods.
• Douceurs Sucrées Sweet treats including chocolates, biscuits, cakes, jams, and desserts for after-meal enjoyment or as gifts.
• Vins & Spiritueux Selection of Floc de Gascogne, Armagnacs, beers, and regional wines from Southwest vineyards including whites, rosés, and reds.
• Les Bio du Bocal Organic product line featuring recipes where 100% of agricultural ingredients are obtained through organic production methods.
• Terrines de Bistrot Bistro-style terrines inspired by regional cuisine and grandmother's recipes, featuring pre-cooked ingredients with novel textures and intense flavors.
• Terrines de l'Apéro Aperitif terrines paired with single-varietal wines: Syrah/figues, Gamay/baies roses, and Chardonnay/agrumes, awarded SIAL Innovation recognition.
• Coffrets Cadeaux d'Entreprise Corporate gift boxes designed for rewarding collaborators, thanking clients, or marking professional events, with authenticity and refinement, available with minimum order quantities of 25 units and personalized messages.
• Délices Partagés Coffret Seasonal gourmet gift box including signature Délices Partagés with p\u00e2t\u00e9 featuring 20% foie gras, Rillettes pur canard à la Royale, and whole foie gras with Sauternes jelly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 medals at the Concours Général Agricole in 24 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GourmiboxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2013Monthly organic culinary box subscription service that included Ducs de Gascogne bio terrines in their boxes.
• Kitchen TrotterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2012Food subscription box service offering culinary kits for cooking and travel experiences. Partnership for joint contests and product promotions.
• GastronomizminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2012First culinary box in France containing culinary products (epicery, utensils, décor). Gastronomiz featured Ducs de Gascogne products (Concassé de betterave and Terrine de pintade) in their subscription boxes.
• QuaTerraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDucs de Gascogne joined QuaTerra, an organization of companies committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, demonstrating environmental and social responsibility.
• Conserverie du SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance formed in September 2025 when Conserverie de Gascogne (new entity after the brand takeover) partnered with Conserverie du Sud to preserve Gascon gastronomic heritage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delpeyrat: French specialist in foie gras, smoked duck breast, pâtés and charcuterie, with strong presence in mass retail and gift-box segments. Competes with Ducs de Gascogne in premium foie gras and gourmet gift hampers.
• Hédiard: Iconic French gourmet retailer and gift-box specialist with own boutiques and e-commerce, focused on foie gras, confits, sweets and fine foods. Closely comparable omnichannel gourmet-gifting model.
• Feyel: Alsatian French foie gras producer with premium positioning, multi-channel retail and gift-box distribution. Comparable in product range, premium price point and dependence on end-of-year gifting.
• Edouard Artzner: Historic French foie gras brand (now under Lesieur/Avril group) producing whole foie gras, blocs and specialities with national retail distribution. Direct competitor in the same foie-gras category as Ducs de Gascogne.
• Comtesse du Barry: French gourmet gift-box specialist with a network of own boutiques, a strong e-commerce site and a catalogue centered on foie gras, confit and regional specialties — the closest direct peer in terms of omnichannel gourmet gifting model.
• Labeyrie Fine Foods: France's leading foie gras and smoked salmon producer, offering whole foie gras, blocs, terrines and gift boxes through retail and foodservice. Direct competitor to Ducs de Gascogne in the same premium French foie-gras and gourmet gift-box category.
• Rougié: Euralis-owned French producer of duck and goose foie gras, terrines and prepared specialties, serving both gourmet retail and top chefs. Directly comparable in product mix, raw material sourcing and B2B/government channels.
• Maison Godard: Perigord-based French foie gras and gourmet specialty producer (foie gras, confits, terrines), competing in the same premium French gastronomy space, particularly for corporate gifts and regional hampers.

Regional players

• Foie Gras de Chalosse / Comité Interprofessionnel des Palmipèdes à Foie Gras: Other French regional foie-gras producers/chalosse cooperatives operating under their own PGI/IGP labels in the Southwest. Comparable in product (whole foie gras, confits, terrines) and in French regional terroir branding, though not directly competing in the same Gascony niche.

Broad incumbents

• Lesieur: Major French branded food company (oils, sauces, foie gras via Artzner) with national retail scale and broader portfolio. Overlaps with Ducs de Gascogne in foie gras and gourmet grocery categories, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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